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Governor Receives Torch of Saudi Games 2024

Governor Receives Torch of Saudi Games 2024

Governor Receives Torch of Saudi Games 2024

Jeddah Governor Receives the Torch of the Saudi Games 2024

His Highness Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalawi, Governor of Jeddah, received the torch of the 3rd Saudi Games 2024 at King Abdulaziz University today, from football player Mohammed Noor, who won the title of best player in the league in 2009. He took turns carrying the torch at the university with Noura Al-Sudairy, a triathlon player and winner of the gold medal in the Bahrain Triathlon Federation Championship 2023, the bronze medal in the Saudi Games 2023, and the bronze medal in the Jeddah Governorate Triathlon 2023, as part of the promotional tour of the torch for the launch of the largest national sporting event in the Kingdom.

Next Stops

The torch continues its tour in Jeddah Governorate with a visit to the historic Asfan Castle, where it will be carried during the procession by Yaqoub Bokho, the karate player who won the gold medal in individual kata at the Asian Junior and Youth Championship under 21 years in Kazakhstan in 2023, and padel player Najwa Salhab, who achieved third place in the Saudi Games 2022 and 2023.

The torch then heads to Effat University, where it will be carried by cyclist Dania Simbawi, who won the silver medal at the Saudi Games 2023, and will alternate carrying the torch with Paralympic weightlifter Saeed Al-Hussawi, who won the bronze medal at the West Asia 2022 and the silver medal at the Second Saudi Games 2023.

Reaction from the Governor

His Highness the Governor of Jeddah praised the unlimited support of the wise leadership – may God protect it – for sports and athletes in the Kingdom, wishing all participants in the competitions success and the achievement of their ambitions and hopes.

Conclusion

The Saudi Games 2024 is set to be the largest national sporting event in the Kingdom, and the torch relay is a symbol of the country’s commitment to promoting sports and athletic achievements.

FAQs

Q: Who received the torch of the Saudi Games 2024?
A: His Highness Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalawi, Governor of Jeddah, received the torch.

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Q: Where did the torch relay visit next?
A: The torch visited Asfan Castle and Effat University as part of its promotional tour.

Q: Who participated in the torch relay?
A: Athletes and winners of various competitions and championships, including Mohammed Noor, Noura Al-Sudairy, Yaqoub Bokho, Najwa Salhab, Dania Simbawi, and Saeed Al-Hussawi.

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